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Ernie Banks (born January 31, 1931, Dallas, Texas, U.S.—died January 23, 2015, Chicago, Illinois) was an American professional baseball player, regarded as one of the finest power hitters in the history of the game. Banks starred for the Chicago Cubs from 1953 to 1971.
Jan 23, 2015 · (Getty Images) Chicago Cubs legend and Hall of Fame shortstop Ernie Banks died Friday at 83 years old, the Cubs announced. "Words cannot express how important Ernie Banks will always be to...
Ernie Banks Bio. Fullname: Ernest Banks; Nickname: Mr. Cub; Born: 1/31/1931 in Dallas, TX; High School: Booker T. Washington, Dallas, TX; Debut: 9/17/1953; Hall of Fame: 1977; Died: 1/23/2015
Ernie Banks. Banks continued to deliver in 1958 and 1959. In ’58 he hit .313 and led the league with 129 RBIs. He also hit 47 long balls in 1958, his career high. His momentum continued the next season with a .304 batting average, 45 home runs and a career-high 143 RBI. He was named National League Most Valuable Player both years.
Jan 23, 2015 · Craig Calcaterra. Published January 23, 2015 06:15 PM. It’s a sad, sad day in baseball as one of the game’s greatest ambassadors and most beloved figures has died. Ernie Banks was 83 years-old. Mr. Cub was one of the most famous figures the game has ever known. A Hall of Fame shortstop and first baseman.
When the curtain rang down on the 1969 season, Ernie Banks was just three home runs shy of 500. But the Chicago Cubs first baseman was not one to dwell on personal achievements. He was probably preoccupied with the disappointing year enjoyed by his team; 1969 was the closest he or many of his teammates had come to a post-season.
Jan 24, 2015 · Nation Jan 24, 2015 3:52 PM EDT. Legendary Chicago Cubs shortstop Ernie Banks died on Friday. He was 83 years old. His family’s attorney, Mark Bogen, confirmed his death, for which an official...
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